Revolutionize Your Lawn Care Routine with a Robot Lawn Mower
With clever technology to navigate effectively around the garden, the latest robot lawn mowers are a convenient and time-saving buy. Especially since you can choose from a range of compact and effective robot lawn mowers online that are suitable for all terrains – be it a sloping city garden or a country-cottage style set up with a meandering lawn.
The Future of Lawn Care
Much like robot vacuums, robot lawn mowers are automated by design. They’ll cut your grass to the ideal length and dock themselves when it begins to rain, making them an excellent alternative to a cordless, petrol or electric lawn mower, doing the hard work so you don’t have to. Some offer a dedicated smart app so you can set schedules and, in some instances, you can control your robot mower via your voice assistant as part of your automated home set-up. The best part? Once set up yours up, you needn’t lift a finger to do any heavy-duty mowing on a Sunday afternoon. You can simply use a smart app to tweak your mowing schedule to suit you.
“If you think mowing is just too big a chore, or mobility is an issue, then robot mowers can be the perfect solution,” says Chris Moorhouse, Category Director for Timber, Building, Décor & Garden at Wickes. “These technologically advanced units can be programmed to cut your lawn as regularly as you choose, and when the lithium-ion battery needs to recharge, it simply returns itself to the charging station. By cutting little and often, which it does in random patterns to avoid leaving wheel imprints on your lawn, the mower creates fine cuttings to mulch the lawn.”
Top Picks for 2023
After a scorching hot summer, now’s a great time to revive and repair your lawn and invest in the best tools to make sure your garden stays in tip-top condition all year round. In GQ’s edit of best robot lawnmowers, we’ve included designs from well-known DIY brands such as Bosch, as well as those from specialist garden tool companies such as Stihl. We’ve also added some tips on how to revive your lawn after this season.
LawnMaster VBRM16
Slightly different in that you won’t need to install a docking station or boundary wire, the LawnMaster VBRM16 is a good budget option for less than £300. It can even be charged in one hour to give you four hours of mow time.
Bosch Indego S+ 500
We rate the Bosch Indego S+ 500 robot lawn mower for gardens with lots of awkward spaces due to its bump sensor, smart app control, beneficial mulch system and the ability to tackle compact grass areas up to 9m2 and larger lawns up to 500m².
Stihl RMI 522
With its stylish good looks and expertly crafted Stihl finish, the RMI 522 can mow lawns up to 2100m² and comes with an app for excellent control.
Factors to Consider
Find a permanent space for the charging dock: Robot mowers are powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries but need to return to the main charging station when they are running low on juice. You will need to position your charging station close to an outdoor power socket with plenty of space around the docking station for the mower to roam freely.
Investing in a robot lawn mower can truly revolutionize your lawn care routine. With advanced technology and convenient features, these automated mowers are a game-changer for busy homeowners looking to maintain a pristine lawn without the hassle. Choose the best robot lawn mower for your needs and enjoy a beautifully manicured lawn all year round.